The Program
How do I know if my child needs the Vantage Vision & Reading Program?
These are a few symptoms that signify the program may be helpful:
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These are a few symptoms that can manifest in a child:
Poor reading comprehension: the child can't remember words just read.
Head tilt: the child tilts their head, reading more with one eye.
Blurring/doubling: child complains of headaches or squints
Skipping words or lines: The child may also add/remove words parts or may need to point the entire time during reading
Reading in monotone: The child has limited expression and does not stop at punctuation
Word for word reading: the child's reading is stilted, choppy and unnatural
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The child may express they don't enjoy reading, and will not pick up a book on their own
The child may be anxious or nervous and show signs of stress like swinging legs or fidgeting in their seat
The child is easily distracted, any noise in the room will make them look away and pictures may be distracting.
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Poor pencil grip: Pencil grip will be a thumb-thrust or a 3-finger hold.
Poor sizing, size + information: Printing can be a mixture of dark and light writing in addition to poor spacing, size, and formation.
Frequent erasing: In some cases, they will correct so many times that holes will be created in the paper.
Program Costs
We offer free 5-minute consultations to determine whether or not your child might benefit from our program. This is not mandatory, you may request a full assessment to begin with.
Screenings
If an assessment is required we will book a 40-minute assessment at the cost of $80.
Full Assessments
Re-assessments
You can expect the program to take 6-8 weeks. A re-assessment will be done every two weeks until the program is completed. Re-assessments cost $40.
Training the Tutor
Tutors can be taught how to guide a student through the Vantage Vision + Reading Program. After conducting a full assessment we will plan a custom program and a tutor can then conduct the recommended program with the student at home for 5 days a week until the program is completed. Pricing for the training ranges from $25-$50.
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Note: The prices listed are for services with Vantage Vision Instructors and may vary if additional items or services are included.
Interested in becoming a Vantage Vision Reading Instructor?
Do you love seeing the joy on children’s faces when they discover that they can read, or hearing that older child say, “At first I couldn’t read and now I can!”? Imagine having the flexibility to set your own schedule in addition to this? Learn more about this rewarding job by clicking on the link below.
Colleen is truly gifted in working with children! She has the ability to put them at ease, make difficult things seem simple, and build up there confidence while still having them learn difficult things. Working with her has been a huge blessing in my son's educational journey!
—TB